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Eva's Man

by Gayl Jones · 1976

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Imprisoned for the bizarre murder of her lover, Eva Medina Canada recalls a life tormented by sexual abuse and emotional violence. Eva's Man is Gayl Jones's second novel.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of thisfeminismfeminismMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 186 pages

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